Heikki Soininen

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Heikki Soininen (7 January 1891, Polvijärvi – 19 April 1957) was a Finnish farmer and politician. He served as a Member of the Parliament of Finland from 1933 until his death in 1957, representing the Agrarian League. [1]

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References

  1. "Heikki Soininen". www.eduskunta.fi.